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Don B. Stephenson

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CRD#: 3118775
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Don Bruner Stephenson, who also goes by Bruner Stephenson, Don Bruner Stephenson Jr, Don Bruner Stephenson, was a registered financial professional .

Don is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Don had worked at 21 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Bruner Stephenson | Don Bruner Stephenson Jr | Don Bruner Stephenson

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience

Past

February 13, 2025 - March 9, 2026

SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 173272
Murfreesboro, TN
Past

July 25, 2024 - February 11, 2025

FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119169
Franklin, TN
Past

January 8, 2024 - February 5, 2024

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282580
Birmingham, AL
Past

May 19, 2023 - October 25, 2023

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

September 28, 2022 - May 12, 2023

SLAGLE FINANCIAL, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 149976
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Past

April 22, 2020 - December 31, 2022

CHERRY WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 281081
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL
Past

August 2, 2018 - March 25, 2019

SECURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141195
Birmingham, AL
Past

August 15, 2014 - February 17, 2017

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
HOMEWOOD, AL
Past

August 11, 2014 - February 17, 2017

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
HOMEWOOD, AL
Past

May 22, 2013 - May 27, 2014

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
VESTAVIA, AL
Past

May 21, 2013 - May 27, 2014

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
VESTAVIA, AL
Past

February 1, 2012 - April 4, 2013

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 1, 2012 - April 4, 2013

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 11, 2011 - January 23, 2012

NBC SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17870
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 5, 2011 - January 23, 2012

NBC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17870
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 5, 2010 - June 22, 2010

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17086
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 4, 2009 - June 22, 2010

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

August 31, 2006 - October 29, 2009

COLONIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 108950
HOMEWOOD, AL
Past

August 28, 2006 - October 30, 2009

COLONIAL BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 111668
HOMEWOOD, AL
Past

September 16, 2005 - March 22, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
DECATUR, GA
Past

August 29, 2005 - March 22, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
DECATUR, GA
Past

February 3, 2005 - September 1, 2005

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
CONYERS, GA
Past

February 10, 2003 - September 1, 2005

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 10, 2001 - November 22, 2002

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15692
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 4, 2000 - June 27, 2001

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 4, 2000 - June 27, 2001

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

November 20, 1998 - September 14, 2000

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

October 21, 1998 - June 29, 1999

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC
ABUNDANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WRIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | WILLO FINANCIAL | WEALTHWORKS FINANCIAL | TPC FINANCIAL GROUP | THREE BRIDGES FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | TEQUESTA RETIREMENT GROUP | STRATEGIC SENIOR BENEFITS GROUP | STEARNS RETIREMENT GROUP | SPECTRUM FINANCIAL GROUP | SPARKS FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC | SNODGRASS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SHALA FINANCIAL | SFG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SENIOR ADVISORS INC. | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP OF SOUTH WINDSOR | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP | ROTHERMEL FINANCIAL | RICH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE SW FLORIDA | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF HUNTSVILLE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF FORT LAUDERDALE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOLUTIONS | RELIABLE PLANNING GROUP | RELIABILE WEALTH FINANCIAL GROUP | PRES FINANCIAL | POOLE LOCKE ADVISORS | PLATINUM FINANCIAL LLC | PINEHURST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | OUTREACH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | NORTH SHORE ASSET MANAGEMENT | NORTH AMERICAN FINANCIAL | NEW ENGLAND FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | MID-AMERICAN TAX | MCLEAN TAX ADVISORY GROUP | MCKENZIE FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCARTIN FINANCIAL | MCADAMS GROUP | MASON WEALTH GROUP | LIVE LOVE FLOURISH | JOHNSON WEALTH & INCOME MANAGEMENT | INNER CIRCLE ASSET MANAGEMENT | HORIZON WEALTH PARTNERS | HAMMONTREE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GOODMAN GREEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL GROUP | FOCUS FINANCIAL PLANNING | FIRM FOUNDATION TN | FINSETT SOLUTIONS | FAMILY LEGACY GROUP | EISSMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DORCEY FINANCIAL LLC | DAVIS WEALTH PARTNERS | CRYSTAL LAKE TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | CROSSROADS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND RETIREMENT SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH GUARDIANS | CKS SUMMIT GROUP | CHAMBERLIN FINANCIAL | CHAMBERLAIN ADVISORY GROUP | CARTER FINANCIAL GROUP | CARRIER FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRANDON BELL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BLISS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL SERVICES | APONTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALL NEEDS PLANNING

CRD#: 173272 / SEC#: 801-80425

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2014 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/22/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/25/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 2/17/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/20/1998
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SI
SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC
ABUNDANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WRIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | WILLO FINANCIAL | WEALTHWORKS FINANCIAL | TPC FINANCIAL GROUP | THREE BRIDGES FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | TEQUESTA RETIREMENT GROUP | STRATEGIC SENIOR BENEFITS GROUP | STEARNS RETIREMENT GROUP | SPECTRUM FINANCIAL GROUP | SPARKS FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC | SNODGRASS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SHALA FINANCIAL | SFG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SENIOR ADVISORS INC. | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP OF SOUTH WINDSOR | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP | ROTHERMEL FINANCIAL | RICH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE SW FLORIDA | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF HUNTSVILLE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF FORT LAUDERDALE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOLUTIONS | RELIABLE PLANNING GROUP | RELIABILE WEALTH FINANCIAL GROUP | PRES FINANCIAL | POOLE LOCKE ADVISORS | PLATINUM FINANCIAL LLC | PINEHURST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | OUTREACH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | NORTH SHORE ASSET MANAGEMENT | NORTH AMERICAN FINANCIAL | NEW ENGLAND FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | MID-AMERICAN TAX | MCLEAN TAX ADVISORY GROUP | MCKENZIE FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCARTIN FINANCIAL | MCADAMS GROUP | MASON WEALTH GROUP | LIVE LOVE FLOURISH | JOHNSON WEALTH & INCOME MANAGEMENT | INNER CIRCLE ASSET MANAGEMENT | HORIZON WEALTH PARTNERS | HAMMONTREE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GOODMAN GREEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL GROUP | FOCUS FINANCIAL PLANNING | FIRM FOUNDATION TN | FINSETT SOLUTIONS | FAMILY LEGACY GROUP | EISSMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DORCEY FINANCIAL LLC | DAVIS WEALTH PARTNERS | CRYSTAL LAKE TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | CROSSROADS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND RETIREMENT SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH GUARDIANS | CKS SUMMIT GROUP | CHAMBERLIN FINANCIAL | CHAMBERLAIN ADVISORY GROUP | CARTER FINANCIAL GROUP | CARRIER FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRANDON BELL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BLISS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL SERVICES | APONTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALL NEEDS PLANNING

CRD#: 173272 / SEC#: 801-80425

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2014 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
500 W Cypress Creek Road Suite 290, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Mailing Address
Phone number
(954) 487-1860
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
134

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (1/23/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts24,756
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,181,062,401

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Company Information

SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 173272

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